Assistant Manager – Procurement Engineer

Job purpose

Key responsibilities

• Manage procurement from requirements and sourcing strategy through tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award, contract or PO issuance, and delivery follow-up.
• Review specifications, BOQs, drawings, and scopes of work with technical teams and identify standardization and cost-optimization opportunities.
• Lead complex, high-value RFQs/RFPs; prepare commercial evaluations and award recommendations; negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Use FIDIC knowledge to assess commercial risks, variations, payment terms, delays, warranties, and other contractual obligations.
• Prequalify suppliers and contractors, monitor performance, and resolve delivery, quality, and commercial issues.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Capital Projects, Facilities, Operations, Finance, and Legal on requirements, priorities, and timelines.
• Maintain compliant, audit-ready procurement records and report savings, spend, sourcing progress, cycle times, and supplier performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent qualification preferred; FIDIC training or certification highly desirable.
• Strong experience in engineering, construction, MEP, facilities, or CAPEX procurement, including complex tenders and high-value projects.
• Proven commercial negotiation, supplier management, and cost-saving experience; practical knowledge of FIDIC and construction contract terms.
• Healthcare, large corporate, or multi-site organization experience preferred.
• Technical document interpretation, sourcing, bid evaluation, contract management, commercial analysis, procurement governance, and risk management.
• Oracle/ERP and Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel.

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